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Hack brings you the stories that matter to young people. Every weekday host Dave Marchese and the triple j Hack team cover the latest news, politics and culture from all around Australia.
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The Shakeup: silent alarms, going cashless and reeling in the big one
This week Apple has admitted to a bug that means users don't actually hear their alarms.
And, another Australian bank is going cashless this month. Are we one step closer to a world without cash?
Plus, 19-year-old Keegan Payne from Katherine caught the Northern Territory's million dollar barramundi on a late night fish with mates.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Simran Pasricha and podcaster Josh Garlepp. -
Meet the students camping out at unis across the world
Uni students have camped out at campuses across the world to protest Israel's invasion of Gaza. They're calling for a ceasefire, and for their unis to cut ties with Israel. So what is it like for student protesters here and at Columbia University in New York?
And what is quantum computing? The federal and Queensland governments have committed almost a billion dollars to what's being called "Australia's moon landing".
Guests:
Meghnad Bose, student journalist, Columbia University
Professor Michael Biercuk, quantum physicist, University of Sydney -
Why Bonza was doomed to fail
Regional airline Bonza has joined the great budget airline graveyard in the sky. Did it have any chance of survival?
And after a snap national cabinet meeting the government has announced almost a billion dollars in funding over five years for a new program to tackle intimate partner violence. But does it address what advocates and survivors have been calling for?
Plus, a judge in the US has fined Donald Trump for breaching gag orders in his hush money trial, and warned he could send him to jail if he continues to breach orders.
Guests:
Dr Michael Salter, criminologist, UNSW
Dr Ian Douglas, senior lecturer in aviation, UNSW
Emma Shortis, US politics expert, Australia Institute -
Could Ozempic end 'globesity'?
Ozempic has changed the way we treat diabetes. But it's its ability to aid rapid weight loss that has captured the world's attention.
How will Ozempic change the way we live and interact with the world? Will obesity become a thing of the past? And is this kind of huge change even possible when shortages impact its supply?
Hack unpacks Ozempic with best-selling author Johann Hari, obesity expert Dr Kathryn Williams... and a couple of bodybuilders too.
Guests:
Johann Hari, author
Dr Kathryn Williams, obesity expert, University of Sydney -
Can Australia stop men’s violence against women?
Over the weekend, thousands of people marched through the streets to rally against gender-based violence and the deaths of 27 women this year. But, a comment by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Canberra's event has drawn criticism from organisers and attendees.
And, in an Australian first a state leader has sat before an Indigenous-led truth-telling inquiry.
Plus, two guys walk into a bar in the outback. The punchline? They actually ended up buying it.
Guests:
Anastasia Powell, criminologist, RMIT
Hunter Johnson, CEO, Man Cave
Rueben Berg, co-chair, First People's Assembly of Victoria -
The Shakeup: women have had enough, jobs with mates and blue bubble privilege
The staggering number of women being killed by men, including current and ex-partners, has been in the spotlight this week.
And two Melbourne best friends have pitched a radical plan: to job-share being a federal MP.
Plus, a US senator has claimed that green texts on iPhones are ruining relationships.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Sarah Ison and Daanyal Saeed.
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I need to stay connected to the Aussie wisdom, the lucid Aussie perspective of the world, Avani’s hawt voice (😍!), and the Aussie lingo, accent, and culture. Being outside of Australia is challenging, but while overseas this podcast is unfashionably invaluable! Five 🌟 stars out of five. No, 10 stars out of five! This is even better than the superb Paul Barclay’s Big Ideas (which died and got too dumbed down, political, and not spicy enough) and the excellent Dr. Karl. Hack triple j is my fave podcast that I’ve ever heard in my life (other than my own podcast!). Thanks mates for keeping good people not only entertained, but very very informed from a pristine, quality source! Thanks! I’m a fan! Sincerely, John Kooz
Aussie news + some global current events
The hack is definitely a slice of home since I’ve been living abroad. Even just hearing your voices helps with the occasional homesickness!!! Thank you for keeping us up to date with what’s going on down under! :)